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Der Rastelbinder is Franz Lehár's second operetta, premiered at Vienna's Carltheater on 20 December 1902 with Alexander Zemlinsky conducting.
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Who composed Der Rastelbinder?
Der Rastelbinder was composed by Franz Lehár. It was his second operetta and helped establish his career in the Viennese theater world.
When did Der Rastelbinder premiere?
The operetta premiered at Vienna's Carltheater on December 20, 1902. Alexander Zemlinsky conducted the premiere performance.
What does Der Rastelbinder mean?
The German title refers to a traveling tinker or utensil mender. That occupation connects the title to the operetta's Central European social setting and characters.
Why is Der Rastelbinder important in Lehár's career?
It came early in Lehár's operetta career, before his later international successes such as The Merry Widow. The 1902 premiere shows his involvement in Vienna's popular musical theater at the start of the 20th century.
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